Transurethral Resection of a bladder tumour (TUR-BT)

Resection of a bladder tumour through the urethra for diagnosis and treatment

Speciality Urology
Urgency elective
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal to 500 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Spinal, +/- Nerve Block, +/- Sedation
Nerve Blocks Obturator
Procedures Urinary catheter
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay 1 to 3 days
Full Recovery 1 to 2 weeks
Additional Info It is necessary to drink plenty of fluids after the operation. A second procedure may be required after 2 - 6 weeks
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